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The Crown
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TBI Weekly: Why companion podcasts are the new switchover programmes
Never mind cranking TV shows out of podcast IP, the real sweet spot in the…
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Netflix makes first episode of Olivia Colman-fronted ‘The Crown’ free to UK viewers
Netflix is making the first episode of the Olivia Colman-fronted third season of The Crown…
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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says $500m UK spend to rise in 2020
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has said the streamer will spend £400m ($500m) on UK programming…
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BBC boss says ‘Bodyguard’ has drawn higher ratings than ‘The Crown’
BBC boss Tony Hall has said that BBC shows such as Luther and Bodyguard reached…
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Netflix’s Sky drama hire points to a major UK strategy shift
Sky drama boss Anne Mensah’s appointment at Netflix has been hailed by the British production…
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Netflix and HBO tie up for Emmy wins
HBO and Netflix reached a tie with 23 wins each during the 70th annual primtetime…
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In-demand chart: Finland (March 26-April 1, 2018)
Digital newbies make an impact in Finland this week, as new episodes of Santa Clarita…
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TBI Weekly: Beauty is power for Netflix
This week, it was impossible to ignore Netflix’s seemingly unstoppable rise as the company’s value…
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In-demand chart: UK (January 15-21, 2018)
Brit drama Peaky Blinders saw its demand rise significantly in the UK for this week,…
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TBI’s top ten stories of 2017
In many ways, 2017 was a landmark year for television and the wider world, with…
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Netflix stats: what was ‘devoured’ and ‘savoured’ in 2017
Netflix is attempting to spread some Christmas cheer by releasing viewing stats that give insight…
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Sovereign drama
Top drama producers tell Jesse Whittock about the small screen’s enduring fascination with royalty. The…
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Awards winners: Golden Globes vs. Emmys
US TV award ceremonies generate column inches and marketing collateral for channels, producers and stars,…
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Netflix crowned at the Golden Globes
FX and Netflix were the big winners in the TV section of last night’s Golden…
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Netflix introduces downloading
Netflix has introduced the ability to download content as well as stream, enabling users to…
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In-demand chart: Iberia (November 13-19, 2016)
Perhaps it’s indicative of a wider global narrative, but dystopian drama is the top genre…
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Netflix sets sights on more British originals
Netflix is set to ramp up its British production efforts, with co-production deals in place…
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Sony buys into new drama indie
Sony Pictures Television has acquired a minority stake in a new UK-based drama production company….
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The Crown producer targets China drama
UK drama production company Left Bank Pictures is to begin targeting the Chinese market after…
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Brazilian original drama for Netflix
Netflix has ordered its first Brazilian-created original drama, which will be titled 3%. The series…
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Japanese originals for Netflix
Fuji Television Network will supply the upcoming Japanese subscription service from streaming giant Netflix with…
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Regal ambitions
Royalty is in vogue. Ahead of the launch of Lionsgate’s series The Royals, TBI speaks…
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Netflix retains all rights to The Crown
Netflix will retain all rights to upcoming UK drama project The Crown. This moves the…
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Netflix confirms British Crown original
Netflix has confirmed the widely-expected announcement of its first UK original, British royal family drama…
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The Royals – Lionsgate’s regal ambition
E! is best-known for its glossy entertainment programming and awards show coverage, but like many…